Burlington, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98233
Skagit County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,871
- 170/sq mi High-density area
- $87,614
- Median income Above-median income area
- $502,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burlington pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 170
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98233 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98233 (Burlington, WA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.6 in 2023 to 337.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98233 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Skagit County, Washington, home to 14,871 residents across 87.7 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,614 (4% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,379. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $502,100 (2% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,708; 59.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Skagit County, so 98233 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98233.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
131 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 52
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98233, Burlington, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,871
Population
87.7
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98233?
39.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
10.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$87,614
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$39,379
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98233 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Burlington, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,614 Top 48% higher than 52% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,232housing units
7,232
Total Housing Units
6,711
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$502,100
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,708
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
337
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+237%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98233 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 231 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 267 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 324 |
| 2023 | -0.5% | 323 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 337 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 706 business establishments in ZIP 98233, employing approximately 11,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $710,626,000.
706
Businesses
11,869
Employees
$710.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 131 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 85 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.0% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98233 vs 98273 →
ZIP 98233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98273
Mount Vernon (98273)
28,717 residents
- 98233
Burlington (98233)
14,871 residents
- 98232 3,920
Bow (98232)
3,920 residents
- 98235 103
Clearlake (98235)
103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98233 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98232
Bow (98232)
$104,559 median income
- 98233
Burlington (98233)
$87,614 median income
- 98273
Mount Vernon (98273)
$76,717 median income
- 98235
Clearlake (98235)
$63,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98233 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98233, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,871 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98233 in?
ZIP code 98233 (Burlington) is located in Skagit County, Washington. Skagit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/skagit-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98233?
ZIP code 98233 in Burlington, WA has a population of 14,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98233?
The median household income in ZIP 98233 is $87,614, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98233?
The median home value in ZIP 98233 is $502,100, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98233 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98233?
ZIP code 98233 has 706 business establishments employing approximately 11,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98233 are: Retail trade (131), Construction (85), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98233?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98233 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98233?
In ZIP code 98233, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98233 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98233?
In ZIP code 98233, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98233 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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